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                        Fresh Strawberry Pie/Tvfn

Recipe By     :  THE DESSERT SHOW SHOW #DS3050
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2  Cups          crushed shortbread cookies
     1/4  Cup           finely chopped almonds
     1/3  Cup           melted unsalted butter
                        Water
   6      Cups          strawberries -- cleaned
   1      Cup           sugar
   3      Tablespoons   cornstarch
     1/4  Teaspoon      salt
     1/2  Teaspoon      almond extract
                        Whipped cream
                        Almond slices

      Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
Mix cookies, almonds and butter. 
Press into a 9-inch pie pan and bake 8 minutes. 

Combine sugar and cornstarch in saucepan.
 Mash 1 cup strawberries and 
add enough water to equal 1 1/3 cup mixture.
 Add to saucepan and stir over medium heat 
until mixture comes to full boil and thickens. 
Boil 1 minute and remove from heat.     

Stir in salt and extract and cool 10 minutes. 
Place remaining strawberries in crust. 
Spoon cooked mixture over berries.
 Chill 3 hours and garnish with whipped cream and almond slices.    

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